Pan Aqua Diving, Inc.

Located in New York City, Pan Aqua Diving has been serving the local diving community for over four decades. Since its establishment in 1983, the centre has built a reputation for high-quality instruction and professional service, earning recognition from New York Magazine.

The centre provides a complete service for both local training and international travel. Whether you are looking to start your journey with a Discover Scuba Diving session or you are a professional seeking to advance your career, the facility is designed to support every stage of a diver's development.

The team at Pan Aqua Diving consists of 11 experienced instructors, ensuring that training remains focused and personal. They specialise in a wide range of PADI certifications, providing guidance for everyone from novice students to those pursuing professional instructor paths.

Instruction is delivered with a strong emphasis on low student-to-instructor ratios. This approach allows for the individual attention necessary to build confidence and technical skill. The staff is able to communicate in both English and Spanish, catering to a diverse range of divers.

Pan Aqua Diving offers the full spectrum of PADI training. For beginners, they provide Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver courses. As you progress, you can complete specialties such as Advanced Open Water Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Peak Performance Buoyancy.

For those moving into professional diving, the centre covers the path from Divemaster through to Course Director. They also offer specialised training including Dry Suit Diver, Enriched Air (Nitrox), and various instructor development programmes like the IDC Staff Instructor and Master Instructor courses.

The centre is a full-service facility featuring a well-stocked shop for equipment needs and maintenance. For those who prefer not to carry their own kit, a complete range of rental equipment is available on-site.

Training is supported by a luxury 12-foot deep pool, providing a controlled environment for skill development. For divers looking to extend their training, the centre also organises escorted trips where equipment and logistics are managed by the instructor team.

In the St. Lawrence River, divers can expect moderate currents while navigating the freshwater environments. The visibility in this area is typically between 9 and 12 metres.

For those travelling to the shipwreck sites in South Florida, the environment is geared towards advanced divers due to the depth and nature of the wrecks.